PCAN-PCI Express FD – User Manual
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1 Introduction
The plug-in card PCAN-PCI Express FD allows the connection of a
PC with PCI Express slots to CAN FD and CAN networks. There is
galvanic isolation of up to 500 Volts between the computer and CAN
sides. The card is available as a single, dual, or four-channel
version.
The new CAN FD standard (CAN with Flexible Data rate) is primarily
characterized by higher bandwidth for data transfer. The maximum
of 64 data bytes per CAN FD frame (instead of 8 so far) can be
transmitted with bit rates up to 12 Mbit/s. CAN FD is downward-
compatible to the CAN 2.0 A/B standard, thus CAN FD nodes can be
used in existing CAN networks. However, in this case the CAN FD
extensions are not applicable.
The monitor software PCAN-View and the programming interface
PCAN-Basic for the development of applications with CAN
connection are included in the scope of supply and support the new
CAN FD.
Device drivers exist for different operating systems, so programs
can easily access a connected CAN bus.
Tip: At the end of this manual (Appendix C) you can find a
Quick Reference with brief information about the installation
and operation of the PCAN-PCI Express FD card.
1.1 Properties at a Glance
PC plug-in card (PCI Express x1) for PCI Express slots
1, 2, or 4 High-speed CAN channels (ISO 11898-2)
Complies with CAN specifications 2.0 A/B and FD